Prasad Pimpalkar
About Prasad Pimpalkar
Prasad Pimpalkar is the APAC Sourcing Lead at ThoughtWorks, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in talent sourcing, having previously held positions at companies such as ThoughtWorks, Capgemini, and Mastercard, and has achieved notable rankings in various sourcing competitions.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Prasad Pimpalkar serves as the APAC Sourcing Lead at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition strategies across the Asia-Pacific region. His expertise includes employing various passive sourcing channels such as LinkedIn, GitHub, and Stackoverflow to identify and attract top talent. Pimpalkar's leadership extends to mentoring junior team members and enhancing the team's sourcing capabilities.
Previous Experience in Talent Sourcing
Prior to his current role, Prasad Pimpalkar worked at Mastercard as a Senior Sourcer in Global Talent Acquisition from 2018 to 2019. He also held a position at Capgemini as a Talent Sourcer for the FS Recruitment Team from 2014 to 2018. His experience includes a year at ThoughtWorks as a Global Talent Sourcer in the Sourcing CoE from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to sourcing strategies and initiatives.
Educational Background
Prasad Pimpalkar holds multiple degrees from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he earned another MBA in Information Technology from 2011 to 2012. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering from 2004 to 2009. He also completed his H.S.C. at New English Jr. College, Akola, and his S.S.C. at Bharat Vidyalaya, Akola.
Achievements in Sourcing Competitions
Prasad Pimpalkar has participated in various sourcing competitions, showcasing his skills in the field. He ranked 5th in the Sourcing Challenge and finished 36th in the Recruiting Premier League organized by Sourcing Adda in July 2020. He also achieved 2nd place in the Sorceathon organized by Recruiting Monk in June 2020 and finished in the Top 60 in the World’s Greatest Sourcer Competition in January 2015. His consistent performance in these competitions highlights his proficiency in talent sourcing.
Technical Skills and Tools
Prasad Pimpalkar is skilled in utilizing various recruitment tools and technologies to enhance talent acquisition processes. He is proficient in using Chrome extensions such as Nymeria, Lusha, AmazingHiring, Hiretual, Discoverly, and MultiHighlight for sourcing candidates. Additionally, he employs job boards like LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and Monster. He has experience managing data and creating custom reports using Excel and Google Sheets, as well as using recruitment platforms like Greenhouse, Workday, and SAP SuccessFactors.